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Sensex Nifty Live Updates December 18: Markets End Flat as Investors Stay Selective
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Last Updated: 18th December 2025 - 04:11 pm
Indian markets ended Thursday on a cautious, range-bound note, with benchmark indices closing marginally lower amid mixed global cues. The Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81, while the Nifty 50 eased 0.01% to 25,815.55. Banking stocks remained mildly weak, with the Nifty Bank down 0.02%. On the stock-specific front, gains were led by IndiGo, TCS, Infosys, Tech Mahindra and Max Healthcare, reflecting strength in IT and select services stocks. Meanwhile, selling pressure in Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Power Grid, Asian Paints and Tata Consumer Products capped broader upside, keeping market sentiment cautious through the session.
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Stock Market Highlights, December 18
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Domestic Markets End Flat to Lower: Indian equities closed marginally lower amid a cautious, range-bound session. The Sensex slipped 0.09% to 84,481.81, while the Nifty 50 edged down 0.01% to 25,815.55. Bank stocks were mildly weak, with the Nifty Bank down 0.02%. On the stock-specific front, IT and services stocks outperformed - IndiGo, TCS, Infosys and Tech Mahindra led gains - while pressure was seen in Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, Power Grid and Asian Paints.
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Global Cues Mixed: Asian markets were mixed, with the Nikkei falling 1.03%, while the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite posted modest gains. European equities ended higher, as the FTSE 100, DAX, CAC 40 and STOXX 50 rose between 0.14–0.33%, reflecting selective risk appetite.
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Wall Street Recap: U.S. markets closed sharply lower overnight, with the S&P 500 down 1.16%, the NASDAQ sliding 1.81% and the Dow Jones falling 0.47%. Meanwhile, India VIX eased 0.97% to 9.745, indicating subdued volatility.
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Top Gainers
| Company | Gain |
| Indigo | 2.90% |
| TCS | 1.97% |
| Max Healthcare | 1.64% |
| Tech Mahindra | 1.62% |
| Infosys | 1.57% |
Top Losers
| Company | Gain |
| Sun Pharma | -.2.62% |
| Tata Steel | -1.40% |
| Power Grid | -1.23% |
| Asian Paints | -0.98% |
| Tata Consumer Products | -0.92% |
Indian Market Cues
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Nifty | 25878.5 | 0.03% |
| Nifty 50 | 25,815.55 | -0.012% |
| Nifty Bank | 58,912.85 | -0.024% |
| SENSEX | 84,481.81 | -0.092% |
India VIX
| Volatility Index | Value | Change (%) |
| India VIX | 9.745 | -0.97% |
Asian Markets
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| Nikkei | 49,001.50 | -1.03% |
| Hang Seng | 25,498.13 | 0.12% |
| Shanghai Composite | 4,436.53 | 0.16% |
European Market Mid-Session Update
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
| FTSE 100 | 9,803.44 | 0.30% |
| DAX | 23,994.33 | 0.14% |
| CAC 40 | 8,110.39 | 0.30% |
| STOXX 50 | 5,700.50 | 0.33% |
U.S. Markets Live Today
| Index | Value | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Jones | 47,885.9 | -0.47% |
| NASDAQ | 22,693.32 | -1.81% |
| S&P 500 | 6,721.43 | -1.16% |
*As of 15:45 IST
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